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MA02 LVX

2002 Ford Focus · Diesel · 1753cc

Green Registered in Manchester, Manchester and Merseyside · 24 years old

Vehicle summary

MakeFord
ModelFocus
Year2002
FuelDiesel
Engine1753cc
ColourGreen
ULEZ (est.)Likely Non-compliantDiesel pre-2015
Est. Annual Tax£165–£265

ULEZ status is estimated based on fuel type and registration year. It may not reflect the actual emission standard of this vehicle. Check with TfL for a definitive answer.

At a glance

This 2002 Ford Focus Diesel 1753cc has had 16 MOT tests on record, passing 13 and failing 3 (81% pass rate). It has 140,898 miles on the clock, averaging 7,128 miles per year, below the UK average of 7,400. The 1.8 TDdi engine is known for timing belt failure and thermostat housing (plastic flange).

MOT & Mileage History for MA02 LVX

MOT Status
Due date passed
140,898
Last Mileage
Recorded
16
Total Tests
Since 2005
81%
Pass Rate
13 passed, 3 failed

Data from DVSA. Last updated August 2026. Check gov.uk for the latest.

3

MOT failures recorded

Out of 16 tests on record
7,128

Average miles/year

Below UK average of 7,400
3

Gaps in MOT history

Periods with no valid MOT — may have been SORN or untaxed

Mileage Analysis

Below average
Latest reading140,898 miles
Reading date
Miles last year6,657
Average per year7,128
Mileage consistencyVariable
Mileage over time for MA02 LVX 50k72k95k118k141k '05'18'13

Check MA02 LVX

Full MOT Test History 16 tests on record

PASS
Mileage140,898 miles
Since last MOT+6,657 miles
PASS
Mileage134,241 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage134,241 miles
Since last MOT+11,557 miles
PASS
Mileage122,684 miles
FAIL
Mileage126,684 miles
Since last MOT+10,211 miles
PASS
Mileage116,473 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage116,473 miles
Since last MOT+4,364 miles
PASS
Mileage112,109 miles
Since last MOT+10,091 miles
PASS
Mileage102,018 miles
Since last MOT+6,420 miles
PASS
Mileage95,598 miles
Since last MOT+6,126 miles
PASS
Mileage89,472 miles
Since last MOT+6,120 miles
PASS
Mileage83,352 miles
Since last MOT+5,472 miles
PASS
Mileage77,880 miles
Since last MOT+7,324 miles
PASS
Mileage70,556 miles
Since last MOT+4,491 miles
PASS
Mileage66,065 miles
Since last MOT+16,558 miles
PASS
Mileage49,507 miles

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🔧 Reported issues for this Ford Focus

These are the most commonly reported problems on Ford Focus models (1998–2004), based on owner reports and workshop data across the UK.

Timing belt failure

Belt snaps, bending exhaust valves (interference engine design).

Thermostat housing (plastic flange)

Plastic deforms/cracks, causing coolant leaks at joint.

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMA02 LVX
MakeFord
ModelFocus
ColourGreen
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1753cc
Year2002
First registered
Area codeMA — Manchester, Manchester and Merseyside
Age identifier02 — March 2002 to August 2002

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About MA02 LVX

What car is MA02 LVX?

MA02 LVX is an green Ford Focus, diesel (1753cc). First registered in Manchester in 2002.

What is the mileage of MA02 LVX?

The last recorded mileage for MA02 LVX was 140,898 miles, recorded on 26 Apr 2018 during its most recent MOT test.

Has MA02 LVX passed its MOT?

MA02 LVX has had 16 MOT tests with an 81% pass rate (13 passes, 3 failures). It last passed on 26 Apr 2018.

Is MA02 LVX ULEZ compliant?

Based on its fuel type and registration year, MA02 LVX is likely not ULEZ compliant. As a diesel vehicle registered in 2002, it typically does not meet the Euro 6 emission standard required. This is an estimate — confirm with TfL's ULEZ checker.

How old is MA02 LVX?

MA02 LVX is approximately 24 years old. Age identifier 02 means registered between 1 March 2002 and 31 August 2002.